Places to Visit in Thimphu (Bhutan) - Things to Do / Sightseeing / Activity / Excursions in Thimphu (Bhutan)

Thimphu is categorised as Heritage / Hillside Hamlet

Thimphu Views

Dachula Pass with 108 Stupas (Photo Courtesy: Nvvchar)

Dachula Pass with Druk Wangyal Chortens (Photo Courtesy: Nvvchar)

Full view of Dochula Pass (Photo Courtesy: Nvvchar)

Inside of Tashichho Dzong

Tashichho Dzong (Photo Courtesy: Christopher J. Fynn)

Tashichho Dzong Monastery (Photo Courtesy: Christopher J. Fynn)

Zilukha Nunnery

Takin - National Animal of Bhutan - Photo Courtesy Nvvchar

Thimphu Town Centre (Nivalink Trip Dated - 26 March 2008)

The National Memorial Chorten (Nivalink Trip Dated - 26 March 2008)

Thimphu Views (Nivalink Trip Dated - 26 March 2008)

(Nivalink Trip Dated - 26 March 2008)

Thimphu Views (Nivalink Trip Dated - 26 March 2008)

Reasons to Visit

Thimphu is capital city of Bhutan and one of the most visited destinations of Bhutan.
Thimphu is a small, charming capital city, probably the smallest capital in the world.
Thimphu offers a unique skyline as all buildings are constructed in traditional Bhutanese style.
Thimphu is a city offering an old world charm of a Himalayan Kingdom alongwith Monasteries, museums and a distinct heritage character.

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Indian Rupee as a Currency is commonly accepted all over Thimphu Mahayana Buddhism is the state religion and the dominant ethnic group is Drukpa of Kagyu Buddhism ( Bhutan Hindus of Nepali ethnicity are dominant in Southern region of Bhutan).

Access Information

Nearest Airport -Paro (65 kms), Bagdogra (300 kms)
Nearest Railway Station - Falakata (205 kms), Siliguri (300 kms)
Thimphu is an Ex-Siliguri Getaway

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17 verified holiday itineraries are listed for Thimphu

Category	Count
Short Break (4-6 nights)	8
Holiday (7 or more)	9

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List of Holidays for Thimphu

Short Break

Bhutan Breakaway (5 Nights)
Bhutan short break with Gangtey Excursion (6 Nights)
Classic Bhutan with Excursion to Phobjikha Valley (5 Nights)
Enchanting Bhutan with Tiger’s Nest (6 Nights)
Highlights of Bhutan (6 Nights)
Thimphu – Paro Break Ex-Bagdogra / New Jalpaiguri (5 Nights)
Thimphu - Paro extended getaway (4 Nights)
Thimphu - Paro with Punakha Valley (4 Nights)

Holiday

Best of Bhutan with Taktsang Monastery (7 Nights)
Bhutan - Happiness is a Place - Ex Mumbai (7 Nights)
Bhutan – The Kingdom of Happiness (9 Nights)
Bhutanese Retreat with Ura Excursion (10 Nights)
Breathtaking Bhutan (7 Nights)
Classic Bhutan with Bumthang Valley (8 Nights)
Land of Thunder Dragon (11 Nights)
Punakha – Paro extended getaway with Chele-La-Pass (7 Nights)
Ultimate Bhutan by Road (13 Nights)

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Destination Ideas

Thimphu - A Heritage getaway in Bhutan

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Places to Visit

Name	Description	Category	Sub-Category	Distance(Kms)
National Folk Heritage Museum	The National Folk Heritage Museum showcases rural life. Exhibits and cultural shows are held in the museum compound. Open: Mon-Fri 10:30 AM to 4:30PM Sat 10:30 AM to 1 PM Sun 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM	Museum	Heritage Museum	0
Norzin Lam Textile Museum	The Textile Museum, Norzin Lam, has a display of Bhutanese textiles from the 17th century till date	Museum	Textile Museum	0
National Library	Ancient literature of Bhutan is preserved in the National Library. The Bhutanese script evolved in around 16th century. The books in Bhutanese script are on display at National Library.	Institute	Library	1
Drubthob Goemba or Zilukha Nunnery in Thimphu	Drubthob Goemba monastery located on the slopes houses the Zilukha Nunnery, while overlooking Trashichho Dzong and Golf course.	Monastery	Buddhist Monastery	4
Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu	Tashichho Dzong also known as the 'Fortress of the religious' is a Buddhist monastery and fortress on the edge of the city of Thimphu and lies on the western bank of Wang Chu River. Tashichho Dzong has traditionally been the seat of the Dharma Raja and now houses the government since 1952 and the central monk body.	Monastery	Buddhist Monastery	4
Statue of Sakyamuni Buddha	Statue of Sakyamuni Buddha is a 50+ meters tall bronze statue of the founder of Buddhism and offering excellent views of the Thimphu Valley	Heritage Site	Buddhist Heritage	5
The National Memorial Chorten	The National Memorial Chorten is a stupa where locals do their evening prayers. The stupa was built in 1974 in memory of the third king.	Monastery	Buddhist Monastery	5
National Institute of Zorig Chusum	The National Institute of Zorig Chusum is the centre for Bhutanese Art education. It was set up by the Government of Bhutan with the objective of preserving the rich culture and tradition of Bhutan. Painting is the main theme of the institute, which provides 4–6 years of training in Bhutanese traditional art forms such as drawing, painting, wood carving, embroidery, and carving of statues.	Arts Crafts Culture	Art Centre	6
Changangkha Lhakhang	15th century monastery and one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Thimphu Valley. It is dedicated to Avalokiteshvara, the Buddhist emanation of compassion. The temple offers excellent views of the valley.	View Point, Monastery	Valley Views, Buddhist Monastery, Tibetan Buddhism	7
Motithang Takin Preserve	The Motithang Takin Preserve in Thimphu is a wildlife reserve area for takin, the National Animal of Bhutan.	Zoo	High Altitude Zoo	10
Dochu La Pass Thimphu	Dochu La Pass is at an elevation of 10334 ft and is located on the way to Punakha from Thimpu with an overlooking view of the snow covered Himalayas. Over here, 108 memorial chortens / stupas known as “Druk Wangyal Chortens” have been built in memory of the Bhutanese soldiers who were killed in 2003 war. On a clear day, one can see the Eastern Himalayas with 7 mountain peaks including Gangkar Punsum (Bhutan's highest peak).	View Point	Himalayan Views	23
Indigenous Hospital in Thimphu	The Institute of Traditional Medicine Services supplies traditional medicines and medical services, conducts research on medicinal plants to identify ingredients and develop new products.	Institute	Research Centre	23

Excursion

Name	Description	Category	Sub-Category	Distance(Kms)
Chimi Lhakhang in Punakha	Chimi Lhakhang is a Buddhist monastery in Punakha built in 1499 by the 14th Drupka hierarch, after being blessed by “Divine Madman” saint Drupka Kunley.	Monastery	Buddhist Monastery	65
Punakha Dzong	Punakha Dzong is a prominent landmark of Punakha and offers views of the riverside. The Dzong houses the sacred relics of the southern Drukpa Kagyu school including the Rangjung Kasarpani, and the sacred remains of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and Terton Padma Lingpa.	Monastery	Buddhist Monastery	73
Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang in Thimphu	Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang is a temple dedicated to the founder of Tibetan Buddhism Guru Rinpoche and is said to represent the celestial abode of the Guru. Built on a hillock in the centre of the town, the lhakhang offers excellent view of the surrounding area.	Temple or Holy Place	Other	85

Places visited Enroute

Name	Description	Category	Sub-Category	Distance(Kms)
Tachog Lhakhang Dzong	Tachog Lhakhang falls on the way to Paro valley where one has to cross the iron bridge to get across the Dzong. The Dzong is relatively small in size and private and surrounded with fruit orchards.	Heritage Site	Buddhist Heritage	33

Destinations within reach from Thimphu

Haa ( 52 Km )

Haa is a small beautiful and isolated region adorned with alpine forests and mountain peaks. Haa more
Paro ( 65 Km )

The beautiful Paro valley provides a visitor with all the essential elements of Bhutan in general. more
Punakha ( 80 Km )

Punakha Valley is a riverside town and rice bowl of Bhutan and is renowned for the countryside more

Wangdue ( 106 Km )

Wangdue is a town and capital of Wangdue Phodrang district and the last town on the central more
Gangtey ( 128 Km )

Gangtey is a U shaped glacial valley named after the Gangteng Monastery in central Bhutan. Gangtey more
Phuntsholing ( 150 Km )

Phuntsholing is the border town while entering Bhutan from India. It is about 180 km from more

Falakata ( 205 Km )

Falakata is a tea plantation area and lies in close proximity to Jaldapara and Garumara wildlife more
Chalsa ( 240 Km )

Chalsa in the Doors region (1800 ft) is spread over 130 kms by 40 kms and is known for its tea more
Bumthang ( 266 Km )

Bumthang is a remote area in Bhutan consists of the four mountain valleys of Ura, Chumey, Tang and more

Siliguri ( 300 Km )

Siliguri is arrival point for accessing Bhutan, Darjeeling, Sikkim and tea plantations around the more
Bagdogra ( 300 Km )

Bagdogra is visited for being a base point near Siliguri having an Airport from where guests more

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Nearest Airport in Thimphu

Paro Airport ( PBH ) , Paro-65 Kms

Nearest Railway Stations in Thimphu

Falakata ( FLK ), Falakata-205 Kms

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